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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.91, 33,533.10 and 13,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.91, 33,533.10 and 13,689.32 is: 18,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.91 : 33,533.10 = 13,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.91/33,533.10 = 13,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.91x = 33,533.10 × 13,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.91x = 459,045,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,045,168.83/24,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.82

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